BETHESDA, Md. - USEC Inc. today announced the promotion of Philip G. Sewell to Senior Vice President and Timothy B. Hansen to Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

Sewell joined USEC in 1993 and has most recently served as Vice President for Corporate Development and International Trade and Security. In that capacity, he is responsible for the implementation of the Russian HEU contract, specific strategies related to identifying new business opportunities, and all international trade issues. In addition, Sewell has recently taken on the direction of USEC’s advanced technology programs.

Hansen joined USEC in 1994 as Assistant General Counsel. He has most recently served as Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary and is responsible for matters of securities and corporate law.

USEC Inc. (NYSE: USU) is the world’s leading supplier of enriched uranium fuel for commercial nuclear power plants.

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